I have just started to collect knives, about 1 year ago, and i found this video very very helpful. yes it may seem like basic info to the seasoned collector, but it is very very handy to the beginners/intermediates. tried this with one of my knives and it really does help a whole heck of a lot. the only difference is i used rem oil instead haha, and it worked beautifully

I absolutely love the way the blade looks... I've never really been into knives that much but the way this knife looks and judging by it's (seemingly) fantastic build quality and attractive price, I might just get this and start getting into knives. Thank you for posting this video Jeff, I wouldn't've ever known the knife existed without this video.

Next time try to find fine sandpaper about the same thickness as the washers, make Yourself washers from that and put it together with some oil. After opening about 50 times take apart, clean and put together with normal washers! Works better as You don't scratch the parts You don't need to. Nice vid.

2 things i noticed from your outtakes vid thatll help alot if you do this a bunch. a spent 22 casing to keep the washers in place while you line up everything before you put the screws back in, and, polish those washers with that paper too, it makes it just a tiny bit smoother. great vid man. i always enjoy seeing what you throw on here.

Awesome video! I just recently bought a Buck Vantage Force Pro, and it has kinda bad blade centering, but gets too stiff to use the flipper if you adjust the pivot screw enough to align it right. This might be the fix I was looking for! Thanks for the great video, as always, Jeff! :D

One of my Co-workers asked me to sharpen his knife the other day since i have gotten the reputation as "the knife guy" at work. It was as dull as the back side of a butter knife! ( Frost cutlery, and still had the factory edge on it ). after putting a shaving sharp edge on it, I got bored, so i took it apart, polished the inside of the frame, and the blade and the bronze bushings with my strop, with black and green. It went from a two hand opener, to almost as smooth as my benchmade 940 Osborne

Fantastic Video, really informative. Did this to my CQC7 after watching and the results are outstanding, couldn't be more happy with how it came out.

I'd love to get some of that EDCi, but it's been out of stock for 3-4 months with no light at the end of that tunnel. Time for alternatives, because it doesn't matter how great it is if no one can get it

i like your videos but this intro gave me cancer

its more of a user issue, I can and have used both tip up and tip down knives with and without flippers all perfectly fine, but some people ahve more specific needs than myself, and or pet peeves, lol...

Service announcement: Be super careful with oiling framelocks. Even the slightest amount on the lockface can make your lock stick horribly and freak you out. I suggest oiling it when its disassembled and then removing the excess. You need very little.

"This thing is a BEAST! My hand hurts from just holding it..." that's what she said...

my kershaw blur has been feeling a bit sluggish, did this and holy hell. thank you. on the other hand i now know there is a chunk in my liner lock which sucks, but ive had this knife a few years and have yet to even notice it so oh well.

Holy shit. Good job Jeff. Shes pretty.

Well done. All of the China-built import knives I have could benefit from this, even the Spydercos. One exception is the wonderful Ontario Rat2, smoothest action ever.

Sand the floor Danielson!! Wax on wax off...🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

she just watches vids like many people she doesnt make them, its not a fake account...

Nice vid. I also polished the washers(dont think you mentioned doing that) . I used a piece of leather with some compound and rub them on (used it on all the metal in the end). Removes very little metal, and polishes them up nicely, Far as the tools go i'd stay away from the Kobalt (lowes). They have not performed as well as the husky (home depot) screw drivers. Kobalts have broken much easier, never seated as well or been as comfortable.

Auto Zone sells a fine grit assortment pack, in which you get a a little sheet of 1000, 1500, 2000 (you actually get two 2000 grit papers, I don't know why), and a 2500 grit paper. It cost like $3 if I remember correctly. Pair that with a strop, and you've got insane shaving edges, and/or smooth actions.

Jeff, it works even better using a gun grease, not as "messy", and it lasts longer than oil. I use 'SNO' Universal gun grease.

"Unsupported video format" That's just fantastic

Good idea. I have a S&W version of this knife and it is surprisingly good for the cost. All made in China by Taylor Brands. TB can be hit or miss but I've had good luck with most.

Very good tips that you give :), BTW you can polish where the detent ball meets the blade(the path of the detent ball), that would also improve the smoothness.

Those are teflon washers, they're pretty smooth already but the problem with them is that they compress over time. Now if they were bronze phosphorus washers I'm sure he would have polished them.

I like Rorke Denver's quote a folding knife is a broken knife

nice, i was 9 i saved up and bought it, my grandpa and dad rocked them so i wanted one so bad.

my lawman is gumed up thanks for making this vid

crickets its night time when I filmed this

i think shrade made one of the first knifes i ever had, an old timer.

How do you feel about the buck knives

I have some old timers for review soon, its tons of peoples 1st knives...

Jeff, you always show random knives in these instructional vids (like the Schrades) that I want to see you review and then you never do. Drives me nuts but I love ya...

What about a knife that can't be taken apart? It's an older knife that's fixed with pins that can't be taken out. I've tried using silicone oil but it's still tough to open and close smoothly. The main problem is the lock back mechanism which is so tight, you either need to use both hands or pliers to get it pushed in far enough to be able to collapse the knife.

Over 4 minutes till he starts to give any sort of advice. No one came here for the origins of your buddies oil or what color the bottle used to be. Good lord.

Cool vid, just an add since this knife didn't have bronze washers, when I do sebenzas or such, I use my stropblock to smooth out those washers, but only as much as needed, if you go to far, you'll have to take some off the pivot to get it back in spec. Thx for all the great vids Jeff, later.

Love the videos on sharpening and general knife care/modification. Thanks man.

When you said "We be cleanin yo." It reminded me of NoodlesTheCat! LOL That dude CRACKS ME UP!!!

That knife looks great.

yes but if you want a cheap easily found lubricant get 3 in 1 il instead or rem oil from walmart both are better and still dirt cheap

what a funky looking knife, I wish they made it in a drop point.

worked like a charm on my crkt pilar, thanks

First time on this channel. Like it! Lol though... was thinking “overbuilt” and you said it 3 seconds later. Great minds think alike. ;-)

Great video. Also, I think Im finally going to break down and get a benchmade. Ive had a few spidercos so if I hate the benchmades I know where I can go back to. But this video has inspired me to do a few knives and also make a quality knife even better. Thanks

you cna throw anythgin with a point, but the shock and impact WILL damsge the lock and knife

Jeff, congrats to your girlfriend, man! Very happy that you finally found someone worth mentioning to your youtube family! :) Would love to see her one day!

WD40 works good to get the crap out on knives you cant take apart. The ones you can take apart clean them with alcohol to remove any residue and you can get some brass washers to replace the teflon ones. I got some from a knife supply site didnt pay much for them and they work great. I use a teflon lubricant made by dupont on my knives it works great.

Nice Jeff. I was just cleaning my boker smoothie while watching this. Similar technique same results. Smoooooth :-)

more info coming

Great idea. I'm gonna try this soon on some blades.

Jeff, you should do a 20-30 minute gun cleaning ASMR video. No talking, just gun cleaning. it'd be epic.

Not sure if i want to wait for better quality, or just watch it like this.

shes gorgeous ;)

Jeff's turned Countryyy! Yeah C'mon! - Jon from Ga

New to the knife collecting thing.Great vid.

just keeping it clean and oiled properly

Would it be possible to do this on the CRKT Ripple? I know you have one so I just thought I'd ask.

I might have to try this with some of my g10 and or steel handled knives but my ripple is smooth as hell. Also my Sanremu operates like your benchmade out of box, Just wish it was bigger.

That's a good qquestion love tap I prob would NOT buy an expensive fake knife if it's very cheap and you need one then you may aswell just don't abuse it too much

I like these DIY videos. Keep it up!

"Don't cut your selves" I think Gavko patented that.

lol, I get goofy when Im happy

as an automotive collision repair guy, tri-fold your sand paper so you dont have slippage from underneath lol

Would you recommend doing the sanding/polishing on the pivot area of the liners on a Bugout? I just got a 535-3 but I don't want to ruin the liners or the blade play. Thanks!

Nice video! Thanks for the information. I'll be overhauling my Delica 4 soon.

Question: you had the Flitz right there in the video, why did you not polish the pivot areas with it after smoothing them with the 1000 grit. Would not this have made the action that much smoothar?

didnt know how to do this, thanks for the great video man :)

Awesome video. I hesitate to do the same on my SOG and Kershaw spring assisted knives I fear to break them.

I need to do this with all my knives.

I'm thinking of buying a chinese "hinderer xm-18" replica as a EDC. What's your take on "fake" knives? Are they worth the really affordable price? Do you have any experiance with "fake" knife? thanks.

I think my claw works even better than when it was new :)

I use a strop on mine because I don't want to remove metal and mess up the tolerances even though I know that is a very exaggerated problem that will never happen

I currently use 3 in 1 and I literally just ordered a 1/2 oz bottle of tuf-glide. Which works better in your opinion?

Think I might get one of those knifes. Like over built things.

LOL - 8:25 - "Don't be impatient... It ONLY takes a minute".

Where did you pick those knifes up from Jeff?

What I if told you You read the first line wrong

What do you do with an old grandpa style knife you cannot take apart. I have one the the spring is so strong you cannot open it without a helper. can I weaken the spring somehow?

I've had an issue in the past with a framelock not engaging after adjusting the pivot tensions on a knife, where am I going wrong? Is there a secret to centering a blade against it's framelock?

hey friend, can the paper be replaced with another type of paper?

Do you have any tips on how to improve the action / clean a Victorinox knife or any other knife that can’t be taken apart like one of these? I personally have a Swiss Champ and Classic that I want to clean but I find it difficult to clean in the crevices of the knife.

Hey... Hey Jeff, psst psst... Nice knife!

Iv been watching your channel now for about a year I really enjoy all you4 videos I was wondering what you recommend for an edc knife nothing to expensive but decent for my buck I carry my 40 cal everyday but would be nice to have a decent knife for everyday use as well thanks again jeff for yoir great videos and time

I love my HK (Benchmade) Nitro Bliz knives but I have a couple that are gunked up. What can I just soak them in?

You have fun with that.

Trust me, if you ever changed a diaper you'd remember. I don't recommend it. BTW, what's your opinion of just plain old mineral oil?

Can you use a folding knife as a throwing knife?

gonna try to do this do my new emerson horseman... rather disappointed with the out of the box action:/ I expected a bit more from emerson

My 707 is butta smooth, thanks to you :)

Neither Scharade (polished vs. the good factory one) have nearly the smoothness in the close. Is this due to the AXIS lock or the quality of the knife? Can liner locks drop that smoothly?

Hey Jeff, can I use WD40 for the lubricant? I have a Spyderco Persistence that I wan't to do this on

Hi, I've read on many forums that nano-oil is better than tuff-glide. What do you think?

Lol love the intro Jeff

Is ballistol an ok lube for blades? Thats what i use.

Jeff you defiantly should review your girlfriend!! without a review of De womens how will some of these poor souls know if they should get one?? you have been our go to guy for quite some time, you cant let them down now, some of them might get jealous

nope, lol but I will say to anyone whos considering...its damn close to the real deal, but will never ever compare

my knife has g10 handall and no liner would i just smooth out the blade

Thanks :)

Is there a link for that edci knife cleaner stuff. I googled it but I can't find anything

I love that knife it is so cool

I only have 2 knifes (kershaw leek & shuffle) and I want to do this but I don't want or need that much oil. can I use some other other oil like marvels Mystery Oil or maybe even transmission oil?